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Kissler: Wildcards That Could Impact Oil, Gas Prices in 2025

Geopolitics and weather top the list of trends that will determine the direction of oil and gas.

Trump Tariff Threat Raises Consternation Among Oil Lobbying Groups

Late Nov. 25, President-elect Donald Trump said one of his first executive orders would be to enact a 25% tariff on “all products” originating from Canada and Mexico, a move that could escalate refined products prices.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Nov. 25, 2024)

For the upcoming week, a key resistance level for the price of Brent crude is $76. If the price of Brent crude can break above this level, Stratas Advisors could see Brent crude moving toward $80.

TotalEnergies Pauses Business with Adani, Says it was Not Aware of US Investigation

French oil major TotalEnergies SE was not informed of a U.S. investigation into possible bribery and corruption at Adani Green Energy Ltd., it said on Nov. 25, adding it will stop financial contributions to its Adani Group investments following last week's indictment.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Nov. 22, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the ranking of top corporate solar users in the U.S.

Paisie: Favorable Fundamentals Will Lift 4Q Crude Prices

China, OPEC+ and the Middle East continue to feed volatility into the oil market.

Mexico Pacific’s Saguaro: LNG’s Quicker Route to Asian Markets

Mexico Pacific’s 30-mtpa Saguaro LNG terminal promises a connection to Asia for Permian Gas that avoids the Panama Canal.

Oil Steadies as Sverdrup Field Restart Counters Geopolitical Concerns

Brent crude futures fell 0.1% and WTI crude futures gained 0.1%. 

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Nov. 18, 2024)

For the upcoming week, the price of Brent crude could test its support at $70 and if the price breaks below this level, the price of Brent could fall to $66.

Baker Hughes, SOCAR Partner to Limit Flaring at Azerbaijan Oil Refinery

Baker Hughes and SOCAR expect to recover flare gas equivalent up to 7 million normal cu. m of methane per year and further reduce CO2 emissions by up to 11,000 tons per year.